A CHESTER schoolboy rubbed shoulders with the cream of British motorsport when he raced in a charity fundraiser in memory of IndyCar star Dan Wheldon.

Rookie racer Seb Morris, 16, helped raise £20,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society in a karting event to celebrate the life of Wheldon, who was killed in a crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October.

Speaking after the race in Milton Keynes, King’s School pupil Seb said: “It was a lot of fun and a great event. There were a lot of big names there.”

The over-subscribed event, organised by Wheldon’s friend and Lotus GT racer Johnny Mowlem, was won by 2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button.

During his stint on the track Seb enjoyed an epic battle with Button – and can now claim something few other can.

“My mum has a video of me overtaking Jenson Button!” said Seb.

“He started behind me but overtook me. We had quite a battle, but I managed to get past him again before I handed over.”

Seb’s task was made even harder by the fact he missed the drivers’ briefing and the practice session, meaning the first time he drove on the track was in the race itself.

But he was soon showing off his skills and said he was proud to take part in the event for Wheldon.

Seb added: “Since his death I’ve watched a lot of videos of Dan and I quickly became a fan, and I’m sure the day would have made him proud.

“It was an excellent day and there was a great turn-out for him.”

Earlier this year Seb, who lives in Marford near Wrexham, won the Ginetta Junior Championship, where he stormed to 11 victories and 16 podiums in 20 races.